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The Figurehead

Name: The Figurehead
Genre: Romance, Animation, Fantasy
Released: 1952-01-01
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Robert Beatty, Allan Crick, Digby Turpin

1952Directed by Allan Crick

Romance · Animation · Fantasy0h 7m

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A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.

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About The Figurehead

How long is The Figurehead?: The Figurehead runs 7 minutes (7 minutes).
Who directed The Figurehead?: The Figurehead was directed by Allan Crick.
Who is in the cast of The Figurehead?: The Figurehead stars Robert Beatty, Allan Crick and Digby Turpin.
What language is The Figurehead in?: The Figurehead is in English.
When was The Figurehead released?: The Figurehead was released on January 1, 1952.